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I Support Frank and Public Education!

Add your name to the list as a supporter or submit your own endorsement of Frank Holleman's Campaign for State Superintendent of Education and of Public Education in the State of South Carolina! 

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"Frank Holleman reflects all that is good, honest, and decent about South Carolina. The citizens of South Carolina certainly are fortunate to have someone with his intellect and passion for public education offer his services for State Superintendent of Education. I worked closely with Frank on behalf of South Carolina's schools and children during his role as Deputy Superintendent with Secretary Riley. His energy and drive was unequaled, and he always reflected the very best exercise  of professionalism and leadership. I am honored to endorse him and recommend him as our next State Superintendent of Education." - Danny Shaw - Charleston, SC; National Distinguished Principal; Past President, The South Carolina Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals (SCAEMSP)

"I have seen Frank at several meetings in Columbia and Kingstree, and I have found him to be the candidate that we need to be our State Superintendent of Education. He is knowledgeable and will truly support public education. He is anti-voucher, and, as a public school teacher, I must support the candidate who is anti-voucher and anti anything that will drain money from our public schools. His opponent says that our public schools already have enough money even as teachers are being laid off. How absurd! Frank is the one who gets my vote for State Superintendent of Education! And he should get yours!"  - Ray James, Coward, SC

"The issues emphasized by Mr. Holleman are exactly where we should spend our time and resources. Considering the experiences gained by my 23 years as a public school teacher and my 10 years as a teacher educator at Wofford College in Spartanburg, I support Mr. Holleman as the best choice for State Superintendent of Education.  He is  a proven leader with much to contribute to the well-being of future generations of South Carolinians."  - Dr. Ed Welchel, Spartanburg, SC

"Frank would make an outstanding State Superintendent of Education.  He has worked hard to improve education at the local, state and national levels.  He knows what it takes to improve education in South Carolina and he knows how to involve parents, educators, business and civic leaders to make good things happen.

He is not about empty slogan and quick fixes, as inviting as they can be, but rather about action and better education and schools for all of our young people in the state, no matter where they live." -Terry Peterson, Kiawah Island, SC

"There are many great reasons to vote for Frank Holleman.  He was Deputy Secretary of Education under Dick Riley.  As such he was primarily responsible for running a Department of Education that is at least 10 times bigger than the State Department of Education in SC.  We have never had a Superintendent of Education who has this depth and breath of experience.  Frank is one of the smartest people I have ever met.  He knows as much, if not more, about how to improve [education] than any person I have talked with.  Finally, Frank is our best candidate.  He is a great campaigner, and is working harder than any candidate for this office that I have ever seen.  It is great to work for, and support a candidate, who is working harder than anyone in campaign.

At this point in our state's history, it is essential that we not only nominate Frank Holleman, but that we elect him." -Greg Snoad, Gray Court, SC

"I strongly support Frank in his race for Superintendent of Education in South Carolina. I had the pleasure of working with Frank on the board of Friends of the Reedy River where he chaired that board. Frank not only sincerely cares about issues but GETS THINGS DONE. We need that type of responsiveness and accountability in Columbia.  I will be crossing party lines to vote for Frank in November." -Brad Majors, Greenville, SC

"I strongly endorse Frank Holleman as the best candidate for Secretary of Education. I have worked with Frank at the grassroots level and in early education for the past 20 years. He is thoughtful, creative, and a problem solver!  Education in our state will grow strong with his leadership!"    -Sara Mansbach, Greenville, SC

"I'm for Frank!"  -Durant Ashmore, Fountain Inn, SC

"Over the past three decades, I have worked closely with Frank Holleman in a wide range of community, school, and government endeavors.  His insight and understanding of the needs of public education, his civil approach to discussions and interactions, and his  commitment to raise the levels of achievement of our children and grandchildren, provide the solid foundation for me, my family, and friends to support Frank  for Superintendent of Education.  I am pleased that the time has come when our friends, in  both of the major parties, see that Frank's character, knowledge, and experience  qualify him to be worthy of our votes.   Please join us in voting for the best person for Superintendent of Education."  -Jack E.  Powers, Simpsonville, SC

"I whole heartily support Frank!"  -Patrick C. Labbe MSN, South Carolina State Coordinator, Progressive Democrats of America, Summerville, SC

"Frank Holleman is the best candidate for Superintendant of Education."  -Jerry Goldman, McCormick County Executive Commiteeman to the South Carolina Democratic Party, McCormick, SC

"I would like to strongly endorse Frank Holleman as Supt. of Education.  As  Deputy Secretary of Education under Dick Riley, he brings a unique perspective to the state and surely no one could be more highly respected or qualified.  What's more, his experience and high principles would help return our state to the glory days of the Riley administration. We are fortunate to have a candidate of the caliber of Frank Holleman, and I am proud to be one of his supporters."  -Francee Levin, Columbia, SC

"While watching the candidates at Sullivan Middle School Debate in Rock Hill recently, Frank seemed to be the more forceful and informed of the lot that were present. His grasp and understanding of the issues that are before us are important as it pertains to my child's education moving forward.  If we are to overcome the budget and fiscal pitfalls that face us, I feel that Frank is the best qualified and has the fortitude to ask the tough questions when required. He did not back down when errant statements were made nor was he shy with his opinions.

We need a Superintendent that puts our children's education first while being aware of the best way through the political maze in order to do so. Republican, Democrat, Whatever;  Frank is that person when viewed on the issues and can get the job done!"  -R. Mark Shefmire, Fort Mill, SC

"I have known Frank Holleman for over 30 years, and there is no finer person by virtue of character, intellect and experience in progressive public school policy to lead South Carolina's public schools."  -Jim Bradford, York, SC

Supporters:

Davitia Abrams
Karen Abrams
Karen Akerhielm
Ben Alexander
Gil and Barb Allen
Larry Allen
Melissa Anderson
Vernon and Gwyn Anderson
Devon Anker
Marie Arrant
Melinda Arrington
Durant Ashmore
Arlene Bakutes
Anthony Barash
Audrey Barker
Barrett Barker
Jake Barker
Rita Barker
Lewis Bates
Steve and Donna Bates
Rev. James Blassingame
Mary C. Beck
Mary Benton
Richard Berger
Susan Berlin
Timothy Bishop
Kim  Blackburn
Moss Blachman
Ronnie Black
Sally Blackmun
Albert and Mariam Blackwell
Louis Bonham
Tom Bolt
Ralph and Becky Bouton
Jim Bradford
Amelia Brailsford
Jane Brailsford
Patricia Brennan-Gac
Susan Breslin
Amanda Bright
Frank Brown
Laura Brown
Ruby Brown
Norman Brunswig
Camille Buck
Jim and Susan Bufano
Margaret G. Burch
Mack and Marie Burgess
Regan Burke
Chris Burnette
Wes and Karen Burnett
Malissa Burnette
Corey Burns
Amanda Burton
Sarah Jane Byars
Anna Byrd
William Byrd
Frank Caggiano
Richard Cain
Whitney Cain
Kathy Cantrell
Margaret Cantrell
Kathy Capps
Thomas Carroll
Cheryl Carvalho-Case
Dennis and Jane Chastain
Claude S. Cheatham
Nicholas Chee
Ken Childs
Daniel Christie
Janet Ciegler
Margaret Clark
Benjamin Clauss
Elizabeth Clayton
Andrew B. Coburn
Dick Cockrell
Dan and Sally Coenen
Jeannine Coleman
Candace Colquitt
Robert Compton
Carol Conwell-Godfrey
William Cook
Harmon Cooper
Penny Cooper
Rhonda Corley
Susie Cornelius
Lee Cory
Amy Couch
Kathy Crain
Sandy Crandall
Thomas Creech
David W. Cross
Janis Crowe
Stanley Crowe
Jay Culclasure
Bennie Cunningham
Susan Cyr
Jed Daughtry
Lochrane Davids
Rachel Davis
Gail Dawson
Danny and Jane Day
JoAnne Day
Cindy-Mattos Delbart
Marci DeWolf
Patricia Burns Dillard
Michele Drake
Rachel Drake
Gary DuBose
Theodore DuBose
David Duff
Kara Dullea
Jim DuPlessis
Nancy DuPree
Debbie Durban
W. Randy Eaddy
Suzanne Earl
Sylvia Echols
Frederick Edelstein
George and Kathy Eichler
Anne S. Ellefson
Bill Ellis
Alan Elmore
John Emekli
William Engle
Eric Englebardt
Anthony Ethridge
Cassidy Ethridge
Judy Cheek Ethridge
Lib Eullea
Mike Evatt
Libby Everhart
Diana Farrall
Becky Faulkner
Bob Fickling
Herbert U. Fielding
Gerald Finkel
Roger Finch
Thomas Finch
Mack Flemming
Chester Floyd
Laurel Fox
Sarah C. Fox
Terry Frady
Kate Howard Franch
David Frank
Mary Jo Franks
Madeline & Allen Freeman
Beverly Frierson
Delaine Frierson
Kathlyn Fritz
Lynn Fulton-Archer
George and Ann Funderburk
Lawrence Gahan
Al Gaines
Brooks and Carol Young Gallagher
Robert Galloway
Christopher Galton
Shirley Garnett
Leah Garrett
Mary Gentry
Lucia C. Getsi
Grace Gifford
Margaret Glasgow
Lil Glenn
Lori Christopher Glenn
Jerry Goldman
Peggy Good
Shane Goranson
David Gossett
Elizabeth Gower
Eric Graben
Bridget Gray
Brad Green
Luis Guitart
Esther Gulli
Erin Haire
Jennifer Halper
Ian Hamilton
Debra Hamm
Marjorie Hammock
Kerry Cottingham Hanning
Linda Hardman
Flynn Harrell
Jaime Harrison
Terry Hartle
Brantley Harvey
William Harvey
Eric Hayler
Carl Headley
Jo B. Hecker
Paul Hedden
Tami Hedgepath
Marilyn Hemingway
Tracy and Carolyn Henry
Kathy Hensley
Amy W. Herbert
Douglas Heyl
Brice Hipp
Brenda Hoffman
John Hogan
Eliza Holcombe
Wayne and Valerie Hollinger
J B Holman
Charlotte Holmes
Kathleen Holmes
Charles and Betty Homly
Michael Houck
Elaine Huff-Lowe
Rick Huffman
Noreen Hughes
James Hull
Brad Hutto
Amy Jackson
Ray James
Connie Jameson
David Jaspers
Meliah Jefferson
Beverly Jenkins
Richard Jerue
George Johnson
Jake Johnson
Steve Johnson
Terryl and Shelley Johnson
John Johnston
Nan Johnston
Sandra Johnston
William Johnston
David D. Jones
Elaine Jones
Vachel and Jeanie Jones
Patricia Joye
Priya Karamchandani
Pamela Karlan
Charlie Kay
Rachael Kefalos
Carol Kelley
Barbara Kelly
Laura Khare
William Kincaid
Joe M. King
Kenneth King
Kit Kinports
John Kisner
Ellen Kochansky
Jim Kohlmoos
Kaye Koonce
Leo Kornfeld
Robert  Kosciusko
David Koysza
Jane Kramer
Anna Kraus
Nora Kravec
Patrick C. Labbe
Art Lader
Benjamin Ladner
Nancy Ladner
Cary Lafaye
Andra Larson
Rebecca Lawson
Jordan Lea

Dana Leavitt
Francee Levin
Dianne LHeureux
Linda Lingle
W. Shannon Linning
Daniel Livingston
Ernie Lombard
Oly Lombard
Andrea E. Loney
Lyn Long
Julia Lucas Lumpkin
Philip Lyles
Kathy Mahoney
Mark and Patricia Malmgren
Sheila Manchester
Michael Mann
Sara Mansbach
Valerie Marcil
Anne Martin
Mary Martin
David Mathis
Tremain Mattress
Baker Maultsby
Stuart Mauney
Anna May
Eugene McCall Jr.
Gene McCall
Mike McCauley
Robin McCants
William McDaniel
Marion McDowell
Robert McGaughey
Floyd McGurk
Jane McKeown
Tami McKnew
Edgar V. McKnight
Jon and Park McKnight
Lewis McWhite
Jack Meador
John Melson
Warren Mersereau
Thomas Metzloff
Weldon  Mikulik
Kathryn Miller
Ralph Miller
Sarah Miller
Eve Mills
Hayes Mizell
Michael Molder
Jessica Moore
Will Moredock
Gregory Morrison
Glenda Morrison-Fair
Jane Birmingham Morlan
Deborah Morrow
Bonnie Moses
Emily Moss
John Moylan
Joseph Muldrow
Buffy Murphy
Trey Murphy
Barmak Nassirian
Louis Nettles
Nancy D. Nettles
Nancyjean Nettles
Varun Nikore
Heather Nix
Stephen Nix
Frederick Noble
Rick Noble
Marcia W. Noonan
Bruce and Lyn Norton
Conyers Norwood
Carolyn O'Connell
David Ogden
Joyce Ogg
Judy O'Neal
Hugh A. O'Neill
Megan O'Neill
Willard Oplinger
Jeff O'Shields
Carlton Owen
James C. Parham, Jr.
Tally Parham
E B Parkinson Jr.
Magy Patten
Charles Patrick
Vicki Patterson
Rita Paul
Terry Peterson
Diana Phillips
George Phillips
Randel Phillips
Megan Piatt
James Pierce
Don and Jane Pilzer
Eva Plaza
Janice Poda
Sandra Poliakoff
Ann Posner
Marie-Odile Postic
William and Grace Pouch
Frank and Jane Powell
Keith Powell
Jack E. Powers
Eva Pratt
Buddy Price
Maree Price
Bill Prince
Jane Pulling
Wendy Puriefoy
Lesley Ann Quast
John Quinn
Kay S. Quinn
Mark Quinn
Will Quinn
Barbara Rackes
Callison Rawl
Jim Ray
Keith Ray
Douglas Rayner
Margaret Rich
Jason Richards
Beth Richardson
Frank Richardson
Gail Richardson
Matthew Richardson
Ruth M. Richburg
Harold and Julia Richey
Elainna Rickenbacker
Sandra Rinck
Susan Riordan
David Rison
Susan Robbins
Jamie Robinson
Windell Rodgers
Diane Rogers
Ronald Romine
Ethan Rosenzweig
Stephen Ross
Diane Rossi
Eugene Rossi
Charles Rothfeld
David Rudd
Francis Rushton
David Rutledge
JoAnn Ryan
Jamie Sanderson
Tiffany Santagati-Simpson
Deborah Santiago
Frank Sarratt
Ben Saul
Bob Saul
Jan Saul
Missy Sawyer
Jamie Saxon
Mary Ellen Saxon
Harry Shealy
George Schackel
William Schmidt
David Schonauer
Marge Scieszka
Lauren Scott
Thomas Scott
H. Donald Sellers
Laura Sellers
GW Sharpton
Danny Shaw
Harold Shaw
R. Mark Shefmire
Harriet Showman
Patricia and Robert Shufeldt
Deborah Simmel
John Simpkins
James Smeaton
Jennifer D. Smith
Jennifer and Hal Smith
Jonathan Smith
Julie Smith
Michael Smith
Richard Smith
Sallie Smith
Terri Smith
Diane Smock
Greg Snoad
Judy Snyder
Lucie Snyder
Chris Southard
Susan Stall
Chris Starker
Darlene Stephens
Keith and Ellen Stevenson
Barbara Stoop
Smitty Strickland
Bill Stringer
Sharon Stringer
Kelli Stroud
Renee Stubbs
Jamienne Studley
Kevin Sullivan
J. Robert Surface
Mark Tanenbaum
Aron and Karen Tannenbaum
Ronald Tate
Ann Marie Taylor
Carol Tempel
Jim Terry
Troy Tessier
Andrew Theodore
Barbara Thomas
Joni Thomas
Melissa Threatt
Becky Timmons
Henry Tindal
Angel Tollison
Richard Townsend
Terrell Tracy
Elizabeth Traxler
Dorothy Tudor
Dan Tufford
Mary J. Turner
Mary Virginia Tynan
Yvonne P. Vance
David Vickery
Patricia Voelker
Stanley Von Hofe
Missy Wall-Mitchell
Meira Warshauer
Joe Waters
Kate Weaver
Ludwig Weaver
Janet Welch
Ed Welchel
Eleanor Welling
Benjamin Wexler
Lisa Whisenhunt
David White
Craig Wilbanks
Jeannette Wilcox
Jim Wilkerson
Ben and Donna Williams
Daryl Williams
Harriett Williams
Jackie Lewis Williams
Melissa Williams
Nancy S. Williams
Stanley Williams
Vernie Williams
Jeannette Winn
Marshall Winn
Judith Winston
Thomas Wolanin
Jeff Wolf
Michael Wood
Paul Wood
Ed Woodford
Patty Johnson Woodford
James Wyche
Carolyn Wynn
Mary E. Yarborough
Joni and AB Young
Kenneth Young

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